Marielos Vanessa
A loan of $1,000 helps to buy corn, lime and firewood for her tortilla business.
Marielos Vanessa's story
Marielos, 32, has a ninth grade education, is single and has no children.
She has been making and selling tortillas for a year and started her business out of a need to earn an income to get ahead. Her business is set up in her home and her work schedule is from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
She needs a loan to buy corn, lime and firewood for her tortilla business.
Marielos dreams of having her own home.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerSherry Bess. View original language description.